A powerful nor'easter is bearing down on the East Coast, with tens of millions of people in its path, according to multiple outlets including CBS News and the New York Post. Roads have flooded and some homes have been inundated in New Jersey, while thousands are without power, according to NPR, the Associated Press and the New York Post.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill both declared states of emergency ahead of the storm, according to The Hill and Reuters. Hochul's declaration covers Nassau, Suffolk, New York City and Westchester, according to The Hill. ABC News also reported a state of emergency declared in New York City.
The storm is expected to bring winds up to 60 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding to areas including New Jersey, New York City, Long Island and New England, according to The Washington Post. NBC News reported destructive waves slamming the East Coast and a voluntary evacuation being issued, though it did not specify the location.
The storm has already disrupted events, according to multiple outlets. CBS News reported it had canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland, while The Washington Post reported the storm canceled events from Massachusetts to Maryland.
Coverage of the storm's precise track and severity varies among outlets. Bloomberg described a 'volatile storm track' for New York, while The Epoch Times specified major coastal flooding is expected in New England.
How each side covered it
Left
- Outlets emphasized live, minute-by-minute coverage of flooding, high winds, and coastal damage across the Northeast.
- Several reports highlighted power outages, canceled events and concerts, and evacuations near Cape Cod.
- Some coverage, like The Independent and Time, connected the storm's intensity to climate change.
- NBC News and others focused on destructive waves and voluntary evacuations in hard-hit coastal areas.
“Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.” — CBS News
Center
- Reporting centered on the states of emergency declared by Governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey.
- Reuters and The Hill quoted officials directly, citing bracing for flooding and power outages.
- Coverage noted more than 40 million people in the Northeast were affected by the storm's approach.
- Forbes and NewsNation focused on forecasting details like wind speed, surf, and flash flood risks.
“The governors of New York, Kathy Hochul (D), and New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill (D), both announced Friday they would declare states of emergency ahead of this weekend’s nor’easter.” — The Hill
Right
- Coverage highlighted the states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey ahead of the storm.
- Reports focused on tens of millions in the storm's path and early flooding and power outages in New Jersey.
- The New York Post and Daily Mail emphasized dangerous winds and flooding risks threatening millions across the East Coast.
- Just the News centered specifically on Governor Hochul's emergency declaration.
“Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm already beginning to lash the region with strong winds and rain.” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with the nor'easter on the East Coast?
A powerful nor'easter moved up the East Coast, flooding roads and inundating homes in New Jersey and leaving thousands without power. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill both declared states of emergency ahead of the storm.
Which areas were affected by the storm?
According to The Washington Post, the storm brought winds up to 60 mph, heavy rain and coastal flooding to New Jersey, New York City, Long Island and New England. NPR and the Associated Press reported flooding specifically in coastal New Jersey communities.
Why did New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency?
Governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey declared states of emergency to prepare for flooding and power outages threatened by the nor'easter, according to The Hill and Reuters.
What did left-, center- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets like NPR and the Associated Press emphasized flooding and power outages already occurring in New Jersey. Center outlets such as The Hill and Reuters focused on the states of emergency declared by governors. Right-leaning outlets including the New York Post and The Washington Times emphasized the storm's strong winds, flooding and reach across tens of millions of people.
Were any events canceled because of the storm?
Yes. According to CBS News, the storm already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland. The Washington Post reported the storm canceled events from Massachusetts to Maryland.
Sources · 28 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningWATCH: Millions of people on alert for powerful Nor'easter along East Coast
- Associated PressLeft-leaningRoads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape
- BloombergLeft-leaningNew York’s Nor’easter Threat Grows With Volatile Storm Track
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningWorst of nor'easter's impacts may be Sunday morning
- CNNLeft-leaningIntensifying nor’easter expands threat along East Coast as storm moves closer to shore
- HuffPostLeft-leaningNor'easter To Lash East Coast With Strong Winds, Flooding And Heavy Rain
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningNor’easter to bring rain, winds and flooding to the East Coast through the weekend
- NPRLeft-leaningRoads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor'easter take shape
- PBS NewsHourLeft-leaningNor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
- The IndependentLeft-leaningA Nor’easter is set to slam into the East Coast. Climate Change is making it stronger
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningNor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain, Winds, and Flooding to East Coast
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningA nor’easter is strengthening near the East Coast. These cities will be hit hard.
- TimeLeft-leaningHow Does Climate Change Impact Nor'easters?
- USA TodayLeft-leaningStrengthening nor'easter threatens East Coast with floods, outages
- ForbesCenterPowerful Nor’easter To Hit I-95 Northeast Corridor With A Twist
- NewsNationCenterNew England braces for rare September nor’easter
- Phys.orgCenterMillions in the US Northeast brace for a powerful storm
- ReutersCenterNew York and New Jersey declare states of emergency, bracing for flooding and outages from nor'easter
- The HillCenterNew York, New Jersey declare states of emergency ahead of nor’easter
- The Straits TimesCenterMillions in US north-east brace for powerful storm
- UPICenterNor’easter gaining strength along East Coast
- Daily MailRight-leaningRainfall begins to drench Massachusetts as powerful nor'easter storm threatens MILLIONS in US with dangerous winds
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningNor’easter threatens East Coast with flooding and erosion — developing storyline
- Just the NewsRight-leaningKathy Hochul declares state of emergency in New York over looming Nor'easter
- New York PostRight-leaningNor’easter set to pound NYC area, New Jersey this weekend — how much rain, flooding to expect
- NewsmaxRight-leaningNor'easter to Lash East Coast With Heavy Rain, Winds
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningStrong Nor’easter Storm to Bring Major Coastal Flooding in New England, Forecasters Say
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningNor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain